PS Medical Assistant Apprentice
THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Job Details
ONET Code:
31-9092.00
Job Posted:
March 13, 2025
Summary
PS Medical Assistant ApprenticeAnnouncementDetailsOpen Date 03/13/2025Requisition Number PRN41420BJob Title PS Medical Assistant ApprenticeWorking Title Medical Assistant ApprenticeJob Grade UGRFLSA Code NonexemptPatient Sensitive Job Code? YesStandard Hours per Week 40Full Time or Part Time? Full TimeShift DayWork Scle Summary 40 hours per week. Scle availability Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Regular, punctual, and onsite attendance is required.VP Area U of U Health – AcademicsDepartment 00848 – Pediatric AdministrationLocation OtherCity Salt Lake City, UTType of Recruitment External PostingPay Rate Range $16.00 – $21.50Close Date 06/13/2025Priority Review Date (Note – Posting may close at any time) Job Summary Job Summary The Division of Pediatric South Main Clinic has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant Apprentice. This position provides assistive care to patients whilepleting clinical training hours as part of a Medical Assistant training program. The incumbent learns to facilitate the efficient delivery of patient care, support the professional role of the licensed staff, and provide support and assistance as directed by licensed staff in rendering basic healthcare to the patient. This position also learns to assist with clerical functions as a multi-skilled auxiliary worker. All experiences in this role are to be under the direct supervision of current staffpetent in the treatments performed and the population served.This position is located at the Department of Pediatrics South Main Clinic on 3690 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah.The University of Utah offers aprehensive benefits package including:Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediatelyGenerous paid leave time 11 paid Holidays per year50% tuition ction for employee, spouse, and dependent childrenFlex spending accountsFree transit on most UTA servicesEmployee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travelProfessional development opportunitiesAdditional benefits information is available at benefits.utah/ Responsibilities Essential Functions Under the direct supervision of current staffpetent in treatments performed and the population served, the incumbent:Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic prores according to clinic prores such as recording temperatures, pulse rate, blood pressure, and responses to standardized medical history questions.s all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member.Performs Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Waved Lab tests as identified by department and reports results to the appropriate personnel.Performs skills such as suture removal, and injections (IM, Subcutaneous and intra-dermal).Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested and assists with prores.Monitors and cleans assigned patient examination rooms, unit areas and unit equipment reporting outdated supplies, stock levels and restock set levels of items and necessary equipment repairs.Answers telephones, forwards telephone messages and under the direction of licensed staff scles appointments, prores, and diagnostic tests.Assists in routine clerical functions such as filing of medical information in patient’s records, locating andpiling department charts, obtaining medical records from other providers and entering charges for billing purposes.Attends andpletes mandatorycation including infection prevention and control, safety, CPR, equipment usage and prores according to University of Utah Health and department policies.May perform patient phlebotomy in accordance with clinic prores and physician orders after specialized training.May leads and monitors for diagnostic prores such as EKG and ultrasound scan under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.May assist inpatient and familycation by providing patients and family memberscational material and general health information.May perform other duties based on department assigned.Working Conditions and Physical DemandsEmployee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an amodation. This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients. Incumbents face exposure to potentially dangerous contaminated bodily fluids, blood, used needles and other contaminants as part of the daily hazards of the job.The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and prores manual.DisclaimerThis job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as aprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers andmunity by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.Minimum Qualifications Required:Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.Concurrent enrollment in the University of Utah Medical Assistant certification program.Completion of a signed MA Apprenticeship Repayment Agreement.Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:This hiring department is responsible for assessing new employee’s skills, identifying gaps, and coordinating furthercation.Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.Demonstrated human relations and effectivemunication skills.Demonstrated proficiency in the specific clinic’s specialty skills within six weeks of hire. Specialty skills may not be performed until after the new hire haspleted basicpetency testing.Ability to withstand the physical demand of being on your feet for long periods of time, of moving and lifting patients and of reaching for and handling equipment.Preferences Department Specific Preferences Fluency in Spanish, both oral and written. Two years of related work experience inmunity-based pediatrics or primary care setting.Strongputer skills, excellent ability to multi-task, and ability to effectively and independently manage time. Applicants will be screened according to preferences. Type Benefited StaffSpecial Instructions Summary Additional Information The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they be eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.This position may require the successfulpletion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strongmitment to improving access to highercation and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to . Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable amodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in thecation program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate incation programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.To request a reasonable amodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic address, and telephone number can be located at:nondiscrimination/Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utahsafety.utah/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.